Bubblecar said:

Back. Quite pleasant out there, not even very cold yet. Joyful frog songs pulsating along the river.

Lower body numbness kicked in but less emphatic, possibly as a result of increased exercise lately.

Got a bottle of this, the best of the cheaper French brandies. Obviously I won’t be guzzling it all tonight.

Nose is a warming treat in itself, lively and spicy :)

Palate is clean, moderately sweet and fruit-cakey, with a finish of more savoury spices.